I'll have to think about this one for a bit. My first thought is "a dull knife is a dangerous knife." So what use is a blunt knife to a child. The blunt tip/sharp edge might be practical, but I'm still not convinced.<br><br>My Cub Scout age son has a knife which he's only allowed to carry and use with my permission when we are together. Even then I'm leary as we could become separated and he might accidentally hurt himself while lost. So I'm limiting it's use to around the campsite and I carry it for him on hikes.<br><br>Paranoid? maybe, but I'd rather play it safe.